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Purchase of Flow Cytometry Systems

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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31 Dec 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has concluded a procurement process for the purchase of Flow Cytometry Systems, including consumables and maintenance, under the LAB2010 NE Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services Framework. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender is classified under the CPV codes for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located in South Mimms, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, the MHRA serves as the buying organisation for this tender valued at £200,000. The contract period commenced on 17 December 2025 and will run until 17 December 2030. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Fisher Scientific U.K. Limited being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of laboratory equipment, specifically those specialising in flow cytometry systems. Large-scale companies capable of providing comprehensive installation and maintenance services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, this procurement demonstrates the value and potential of engaging in framework agreements within the life sciences equipment sector in the UK, offering suppliers access to recurring government contracts. Business entities looking to establish or strengthen their relationships with public health agencies can benefit from participating in such procurement processes, ensuring an ongoing stream of projects and revenue.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Flow Cytometry Systems

Notice Description

Purchase of Flow Cytometry Systems (Consumables and maintenance) via First ranked supplier under LAB2010 NE Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services Framework. Additional information: First ranked supplier under LAB2010 NE Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84ab5909-c39f-4080-9d13-935d0838ed72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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